Frankie

Meet Frankie, a gentle soul with a big heart who's ready for his second chance. This 2.5-year-old, 70-pound neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull mix is currently in a foster home in Austin, Texas. Frankie is a quiet, tender-hearted pup. At first, he may seem shy and reserved, but once he feels safe, his sweet and affectionate personality shines through. He isn't demanding of attention; instead, he quietly seeks comfort by simply being near someone he trusts. In his foster home, Frankie lives with four other large dogs and has gradually building confidence, sometimes enjoying tug-of-war or even a satisfying cardboard-shredding session. He is more often content to observe from the sidelines until he's ready to join in. Importantly, his cautious approach is never aggressive – when unsure, Frankie chooses to retreat rather than react. Frankie finds a lot of comfort with other dogs. New humans, he is more reserved and waiting for that trust to be built. Again, no reactivity, just a lot of nervousness. He has not met cats or children, but given his gentle nature, his foster believes he would do well in a calm home with older kids who understand how to respect his boundaries. House training has gone beautifully, with no accidents or marking indoors since arriving in foster care. While he has not needed a crate, Frankie does just fine when left alone with free reign of a room. He settles in patiently and waits for his foster to return. On leash, he's still a bit green since he lives on acreage; he is still afraid of the leash and will pancake or freeze. Mealtimes are peaceful with Frankie. He shows no signs of food guarding, eats respectfully, and coexists well with other dogs. He's learning to wait his turn for treats and already understands simple cues like "no" and "food." One of Frankie's quirks is that he's a bit of an escape artist; he's been known to climb chain link or chicken wire fencing. For this reason, his forever home will need secure fencing and supervision outdoors. Frankie travels well in the car but sometimes finds new doorways or thresholds intimidating. When that happens, he retreats to a cozy bed until he feels safe. Frankie enjoys the company of other dogs and would likely thrive with a calm canine companion to show him the ropes.

Ideal Home

A patient and understanding home is needed to help Frankie continue to gain confidence. A quieter household with a predictable routine will help him feel secure. A securely fenced yard is ideal for him. His forever home will need secure fencing, as he has been known to be an escape artist.

Ongoing Health

Frankie is neutered.

Training & Support

On leash, he's still a bit green and afraid of the leash, often freezing. He is still learning to build trust with new humans.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Frankie is in a foster home in Austin, Texas. He can transport out of state once an approved adopter is lined up. Transports run every few weeks.